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I never was a fan of the Wire. The one I'd probably say is better is the West Wing.In terms of classic detective mystery it's definitely up there, falls a bit short compared to something like The Wire though.
I never was a fan of the Wire. The one I'd probably say is better is the West Wing.In terms of classic detective mystery it's definitely up there, falls a bit short compared to something like The Wire though.
I haven't seen West Wing, but it strikes me as a show where an episode could end with characters gazing at the night sky and utter "thank god we live in this great country", with the American flag subtly noticeable in the background.I never was a fan of the Wire. The one I'd probably say is better is the West Wing.
You couldnt be more wrong. Its witty, smart, deals with real issues, has great characters.I haven't seen West Wing, but it strikes me as a show where an episode could end with characters gazing at the night sky and utter "thank god we live in this great country", with the American flag subtly noticeable in the background.
Probably my favourite series ever but it can be incredibly hammy at times - as much as I love it, the melodrama in some episodes could really piss off some people.You couldnt be more wrong. Its witty, smart, deals with real issues, has great characters.
Well they don't have to be kitsch, since it's hardly based on kitsch material. The problem with the password reveal/gag was that it didn't make any sense. She apparently made that password, when? After the first time they'd met? That seems irrational to be perfectly honest. The only time they get really close is in the scene where he takes her pulse...Which is supposedly long after she sets the password. It was the only bit that screamed "Silly TV" for me...The rest of it was tight and well plotted.Sherlock stories have to be a bit kitschy, thats part of the fun. I laughed and was mad that I didnt figure it out earlier.
Best thing on tv since the first season of Twin Peaks.
Downey Jr? Not for a Sherlock Holmes film no, but for a Guy Richie action film yes.Perfect for a film though
I'll probably end up watching it at some point and liking it as well. Hopefully I won't have to repeatedly throw up.You couldnt be more wrong. Its witty, smart, deals with real issues, has great characters.
I wouldn't go that far but it's a very enjoyable show and the best English tv show in quite a while.Hang on...this is the best thing since Twin Peaks? Why wasn't I made aware of this series?
Wankers!
Better than Black Mirror? What a shame it was only a short series.I'll probably end up watching it at some point and liking it as well. Hopefully I won't have to repeatedly throw up.
I can't believe you didn't like The Wire, it's one of the masterpieces of the 21th Century imo!
I wouldn't go that far but it's a very enjoyable show and the best English tv show in quite a while.
Tuff call. Black Mirror was great but Sherlock is probably the more entertaining show.Better than Black Mirror? What a shame it was only a short series.
Who the feck calls trousers pants? Apart from Americans and wankers?I'm not having that. Pants are trousers, and underpants are well....underpants.
Tuff call. Black Mirror was great but Sherlock is probably the more entertaining show.
For a writer Sorkin seems to have a very big ego, or well I don't know that but judging by all the exposure and admiration he gets it seems that way.
Balderdash...bangerwrong. I think nothern folk refer to trousers as pants, whereas southerners seem to think underpants are overpants and pants are underpants.Who the feck calls trousers pants? Apart from Americans and wankers?
He already says that he "fell" out the window before that...hardly suddenMockney makes some interesting points. But I guessed a few things before the happened. The locker password which were her measurements, the scene where the american fell outside the window, the scene was perfectly positioned for the 'sudden' fall of the chair with person on it.
And the fecker sometimes speaks way too fast.
That was my biggest hint too, I felt like Sherlock having worked out that cryptic clue.He already says that he "fell" out the window before that...hardly sudden
North west in particular. I remember my husband saying he wasn't going to wear pants ( not long after I'd met him ) and I was appalled as I hadn't known him very long, but he actually meant trousers.I'll have to download it.
Balderdash...bangerwrong. I think nothern folk refer to trousers as pants, whereas southerners seem to think underpants are overpants and pants are underpants.
Well they don't have to be kitsch, since it's hardly based on kitsch material. The problem with the password reveal/gag was that it didn't make any sense. She apparently made that password, when? After the first time they'd met? That seems irrational to be perfectly honest. The only time they get really close is in the scene where he takes her pulse...Which is supposedly long after she sets the password. It was the only bit that screamed "Silly TV" for me...The rest of it was tight and well plotted.
Downey Jr? Not for a Sherlock Holmes film no, but for a Guy Richie action film yes.
Cumberbatch is an infinitely better Holmes. Downey Jr is a better Downey Jr.
But its not the TV equivalent of Patton. Its not about the greatness of the America, its about people working in the American political system, who do believe in their country's founding ideas.Probably my favourite series ever but it can be incredibly hammy at times - as much as I love it, the melodrama in some episodes could really piss off some people.
They'd be wrong of course
They have indeed. Two. The one lovely shot in the armchair and the other where she's standing and her back is visible. I'm assume kids read the Mail too!I trust they have pictures of this pre-watershed nudity that's so outrageous?
I haven't even clicked the link but going by the Daily Mail I know for a fact they definitely do...Probably more than one.
Definitely not!Hang on...this is the best thing since Twin Peaks?
That title doesn't bode well for more episodes with this team. I know Conan-Doyle brought him back after it but it does seem the logical one to wrap up with.I think they annonouced it'd be 3 x feature lenght again
I think I'd rather that than a series of 30 mins Eps. I also read there will be a lot more Moriarty in these ones
Edit.... Yeah only 3 Sherlock (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
4 1 "A Scandal in Belgravia"[49] Paul McGuigan Steven Moffat 1 January 2012[52]
5 2 "The Hounds of Baskerville"[49] Paul McGuigan Mark Gatiss TBC
6 3 "The Reichenbach Fall"[49] Toby Haynes Steve Thompson TBC
I think he's fairly likeable. They might have thought it would be more plausible if a modern Sherlock Holmes would have some sociopathic, autistic traits.Worth watching I suppose but all a bit over stylised and very kitsch. I'm not sure that you are mean to find Holmes an utter cnut either. Which you do.
He was always a self-pompous, but likeable cnut. And definetely kitsch.Worth watching I suppose but all a bit over stylised and very kitsch. I'm not sure that you are mean to find Holmes an utter cnut either. Which you do.
I read the original books. Wasn't a huge fan, I'd say, but I did enjoy them.Anybody who's a fan of the original books have an opinion on the series (I haven't watched it, tbh)? Is it a travesty, or a welcome revitalisation of Conan Doyle's stories?